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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Never Never Shakespeare Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,666 To fund a theatrical production of Twelfth Night through the lens of Queer culture, for presentation in Saskatoon, in January of 2025.
Bennett, Andrew Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To create at instrumental works catered toward use in film trailers.
Negraeff, Laura Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $10,000 I will produce & direct Sarah Ruhl’s play about relationships, women’s health, & sexuality, titled “In the Next Room” at Persephone’s Backstage in Saskatoon
Bates, Steve Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,000 To use a custom weather station to gather data from the Sun (solar radiation) to make a small body of sound and visual art works.
Maier, Lenore Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,400 This project application will support my continued educational endeavors to learn new percussive styles through formal drum lessons and mentorship from Graham Templeman.
Johnson, Benjamin Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,000 I intend to create a short story collection centered around queer experience using camp and fabulist modes.
Haines, Cat Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,000 To Engage in the CARFAC Sask Art Writing Mentorship with Nic Wilson to develop Trans Feminist Self Help Zine: Volume 1 (November 2024-May 2025).
Cupid's Heart Prince Albert Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,007 Create 5 new original songs during a creative retreat at Anglin Lake.
Brophey, Erin Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $15,800 Two concerts of selected works by under-performed composers. Titled "Finding Our Place", each concert will explore the inspiration behind each composition.
Littlechief, Teagan Carylyle Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,500 We need grant funding to attend the OSAC Showcase, aiming to secure bookings for the 2025-2026 season and expand our performance opportunities.
Eskowich, Graydon Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $17,000 Proposal for the production of the independant short film 'Headstones,' a 15-20 minute dark comedy/drama to be filmed in Saskatchewan in the Summer of 2025.
Lorer, Danica Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 To continue work on a short story collection "Out Loud, Softly" with the intention of finishing and finding a publisher.
Harris, Carla Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 To hold an active reading workshop with disabled actors and a disabled dramaturg as a basis for refining a play about discovering a hidden disability.
Hueser, Nicole Dalmeny Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $14,000 Abyss within is a short film based on my life about an individual trapped by chronic pain and how it affects them physically and psychologically.
Kirk, Tommy Swift Current Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $500 Production of an original dragon puppet made of paper mache to be used in film and theatre
Ternier-Daniels, Betty Cochin Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,052 I propose to complete the first draft of A Clear-Cut Case and to finish a second draft.
Bates, Colton RM of Sherwood Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 Screenplay development and writing.
Blackett, Tim Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 Revising and rewriting a novel, LOOK MA, IT'S ME, a novel in essays.
Hambrock, Meredith Vancouver Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $8,000 To write a second draft of my literary horror novel about climate change.
Soulodre, Lévi Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,500 A complete songwriting session for a full-length, English / French-language 'Ageless Forest 2' organic / electronic music album, in mentorship collaboration with Producer Factor Chandelier.
Willems, Alexander Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,249 Creation grant to write, storyboard, and develop a short film exploring how sobriety impacts social dynamics.
Redding, Katlyn Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,500 Attending the Texas Music Educators' Conference in San Antonio, a premier event showcasing innovative music pedagogy and professional development, advancing excellence in teaching and learning.
Rose, Melanie Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $11,000 Research, develop and create new work for future production for upcoming exhibitions & workshops in 2025
Feuring, Jared Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $10,000 We are creating a short film 5-7 minutes in length for festival entry and distribution.
Semko, Jacob Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,555 Expanding traditional fine-art wood block printmaking by developing methods with novel tools and techniques
Gronsdahl, Todd Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $8,500 To build the installation for exhibit at AKA ARC, which will then function as a workshop for me and the community to to create in.
All-Terrain Theatre Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,769 For All-Terrain Theatre I will produce and direct my play, Lyudmila Times Three: A Play for Peace, for Tic Toc Ten Festival .
Chan, Marvin Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,500 This grant will be used to support singer-songwriter Merv xx Gotti in his recently accepted artist residency in Woodstock, NY.
Margoshes, Dave Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $15,000 To write, revise and polish new short stories with an eye to a new collection during an 18-month period starting in January 205.
Wallace-Lewis, Teiji Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To collaboratively re/search the colonial entanglements between an Indigenous + settler family photographic album and reconstruct their contents into a body of work.
KSAMB Dance Company Saskatoon Dance Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,054 A cross-discipline collaboration in scored improvisation using integrated dance to express themes of radical empowerment in the face of environmental disaster, performed at Persephone Theatre.
Smith, James Muskoday Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $6,000 I want to compose, sketch, paint with the use of storyboarding the history of the Cree in our area. This will involve exploring and research.
Stonhouse, David Tuscan Ridge Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 an independent curator grant for me to work with 3 artists: mentoring, exploring new work, creating an exhibition, and a writing feature on each artist.
Petit, Marcel Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $15,000 To complete footage for a documentary film on local Queer Seniors by interviewing queer non-Indigenous senior citizens & Two-Spirit Indigenous Elders on the Prairies
Larsen, Mitchell Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $10,000 I am applying to fund an extended creation/development phase of a queer, research-inspired production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.
Dufour Bowes, Arnolda Dalmeny Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $18,000 Apples & Traintracks is a multi-sensory art and short film exhibit based on the history & resiliency of the Road Allowance Metis.
Rousseau, Marc Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $12,164 Continued creation of my graphic novel 'Death by Hot Dog', to be brought from it's current initial draft to full book completion.
Abbott, Mika Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 Seeking professional development through a residency, 1:1 instruction, workshops that will support my artistic growth while developing a photography-based project exploring space and class.
Scott, Tallus Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 Study advanced drum techniques & mentorship career paths for a 6 day period, Jan.15-20, 2025, with renowned drum educator Dave Elitch in Los Angeles, California.
Leier, Tessa Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $12,247 Filming of a 10-to-15-minute screendance, entitled “ROVER,” which explores what the concept of home is and what it can mean to individuals and society collectively.
Buttered Ghost Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $18,000 an artist collective co-production of Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play as part of Live Five 21st season.
Anderson, Charles Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $6,000 I'm seeking funding to complete a short story collection entitled Naked in a Graveyard.
Pridmore, Helen Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,238 Presenting a performance of our multimedia musical work "Out Loud" in Regina, to coordinate with performances in Saskatoon and Edmonton
Rewuski, Lindsey Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,440 Support in presentation and transportation of works for first solo exhibition in March 2025 in Yorkton, SK.
Nelson, Josiah Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 To continue to draft and revise poems for a manuscript exploring the interconnectedness of the self and the natural world.
Slow Down Molasses Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,500 To write a new suite of songs for Slow Down Molasses, as well as creating supporting video and visual art for the project.
Reid, Sonia Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 To train for certification as a NeuroVocal Method® Licensee.
Wecker, Sabine Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,000 Re-Orientation Space after Grad School
Matyushenko, Valentyna Grandora Dance Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $11,000 Choreograph and perform the folk ballet of the play by Lesia Ukrainka "The Forest Song".
Kovach, Jaye Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,500 Complete post-production for The Lovers 2, a short film exploring my trans-for-trans and butch-femme relationship with Cat C. Haines through kink and the everyday.
Lebel, Emilie Moose Jaw Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,500 Write research-based lyrics via workshops and mentorships and compose melodies inspired by nature via the Ableton music software.
Lenko, Timothy Moose Jaw Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,000 To write a collection of musical theatre songs adapting the George MacDonald novel 'The Princess and the Goblin' and contract a composing consultant for coaching.
Fernandez, Cezar Patrick I Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $8,587 Develop and produce new works for three exhibitions in the Philippines.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,716 I will write a verbatim play based on interviews with first generation and Indigenous Canadians exploring loss of culture and the concept of "Being Canadian"
Straker, Jeffery Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,000 Relocate to the Saskatchewan family farm where I grew up to compose 8-10 songs inspired by place. Songs will be used in performance & recording.
Garcia-Luna, Gabriela Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,000 Research of analogue methods and techniques of print making, mark making and paper treatment to incorporate into my works Rivers.
St. Pierre, Laura Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $11,922 Continuation of the Sower photographic project from a first-person perspective, using sustainable analog photography as a medium.
Welbourne, Jordan Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,800 The composition and recording of Ukrainian choral arrangements, musical theatre pieces, country songs, as well as Ukrainian-influenced contemporary songs.
McLeod, Kenn Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 Funds to assist in the writing and workshopping of a new script, "Infinite Jest", by Kenn McLeod. A show incorporating Clown, Shakespeare, and Family.
Baird, Gavin Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $6,000 This grant is to help fund the post-production of the horror short film, KLEE.
Chudy, Fake Tracy @level1.client.city@ Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $1 thing
Cameron, Ian Regina Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,450 “As a studio musician who does a lot of remote sessions (recording and sending tracks), a new computer will better help me meet this demand.”
Brophey, Erin Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 To purchase a gouging machine to precisely remove the interior of bamboo in order to produce reeds for my oboe.
Robinson, Jared Moose Jaw Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $4,010 Purchase of a Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Pro to advance professional video production capacity
Elder, Daniel Regina Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,485 Purchase of digital hand percussion instrument to expand live show performance ability and further artistic practice.
Minnema, Conner Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,000 Purchase a top of the line microphone to record live instruments and vocals to add a new dynamic to my music production.
Van Rees, Ken Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,700 To purchase a specialized desktop kiln
Williams, Janet Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $944 To purchase an all-in-one HEPAclean desk-top polisher to produce finer quality work with my jewelery practice.
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 I will use a laptop for writing scripts and filming audition videos using applications like QLab for sound editing and FinalCutPro for video editing.
Blackman, Shawn Prince Albert Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,492 To purchase an Amp Profiler which is essential equipment needed to expand my musical practice to a greater extent into live performance and remote recording.
Ba, Flany Regina Dance Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $4,000 Purchase of camera equipment to record dance rehearsals and performance to assist with professional critique and support online projects.
Kuse, Stephanie Saskatoon Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $5,000 Purchase of a custom built computer for 3D rendering that will advance technical complexity of artist's work.
Pederson, Krystle Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 I would like to purchase a new MacBook Pro complete with Logic Pro and more storage space so I can record in my own studio.
Ferraton, Dominique Gravelbourg Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 Purchase of a digital SLR camera to document artwork and provide much-needed flexibility to my image-making practice.
Saltzman, Vera Fort Qu'Appelle Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,500 Purchasing a darkroom processor would provide a consistency from start to finish when using sensitive chemicals for colour film. Currently I borrow one.
Ulan-Hohol, Mykola Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,225 Upgrade to a Dell G 15 laptop to adequately support my professional music career
Bandur, Breanne Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $712 To Purchase a Metaltech Maxi Round 6 foot Scaffold to produce large drawings.
Craig, Robert Regina Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 To purchase a 16 inch Mac Book Pro to facilitate my video production, writing and digital art practice.
Mikkola, Elian Regina Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $5,000 Purchase of a laptop for portable video editing to participate in professional development mentorship program and further post-production capacity.
O'Bertos, Taegan Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $3,500 A new laptop geared towards graphic design and editing because my practice is becoming more about editing and designing projections.
Lerat, Muskwa Saskatoon Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,000 To purchase a Dracast X-Series 1000 Lighting Kit to enable me to control lighting on location shoots and better edit my film projects.
Diederichs, Callen Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $800 Purchase of analog delay equipment to support musical performance and recording.
Cote, Toby Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Ceramic Kiln at Cone 10 level to expand glass working, fusing moulds, texture tiles, and expand work in glass bodies.
Kyle, Kevin Regina Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $650 Purchase of Circumaural Hi-Fi/Pro Headphones for purpose of audio mixing.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Adding a cello to my performance would enhance my work.
Anderson, Darryl Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,330 A Bose F1 speaker & sub system allows me to travel easier with a more compact speaker but It also helps me sound more professional.
Morton, Jeff Kennedy Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,191 Izotope RX 9 Advanced to enable a professional standard of audio production, mastering, editing, and repair in my practice as a sound artist and composer.
Croissant, Helen Candle Lake Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,002 Purchase proper lighting for my painting studio.
Watson, Lyndon Regina Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,200 To purchase a 14-inch bandsaw which will allow me to create my woodwork pieces without limits.
Benson, Scott Moose Jaw Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $5,000 A Carbon Fibre Violin would allow me to take my instrument into extreme conditions (hot and cold climates) without worrying about damaging the instrument.
Pelletier, Sharon Regina Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,319 A camcorder for video recording of the performance and for editing of the footage in addition to using the equipment for future performances.
Phillips, Geoff Maple Creek Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,399 A desktop computer is essential to edit professional photos of my artwork ready for print with photoshop, prepping for online media promotions, and for storage.
Floen, Dawn Lawrence Bruno Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,440 In my practice as a jewellery artist, a pulse ARC welder would allow me to solder precious metals quickly, saving time/energy and requiring less ventilation.
Conlon, Emily Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $4,000 Purchase an 999 Model Two Etching Press for my studio in support of my independent practice.
Perry, Jordan Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,830 Purchase of a computer to meet the high-performance demands of the music software I use to create and record all of my music
Bellefleur, Stephanie Willow Bunch Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $700 A professional drawing tablet will strengthen my Mural Practice by building capacity and variation, converting relevant content in addition to elevating current portfolio.
Reimer, Joel Dash Saskatoon Literary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,000 A Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera + Lens would elevate my practice greatly and bring the calibre of my artistic offerings to the professional level.
Lehner, Katelyn Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,649 Custom inner ear monitors to provide consistency between shows to refine live vocal skills
Beattie, Jared Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Purchase a new computer to replace my 10-year-old MacBook for video editing, motion graphic design, audio production and sound design for music and theatre projects
Kroczynski, Jackie North Battleford Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,449 I sing, play keyboards, guitar and more with my interface and computer as I create demo tracks of my music using Logic Pro.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.